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YA13 EFV

2013 BMW 125

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,912 mi
Last recorded101,912 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12564,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA13 EFV
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 101,912 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 97,632 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 94,072 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 88,983 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 84,982 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 81,185 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 77,548 miles

both front wipers poor

Fail 2 Jul 2019 77,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn low on inner and outer treads + perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn low on inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front wipers poor

Pass 3 Jul 2018 68,265 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2018 68,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2017 59,278 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 46,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 125?

Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,168
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 374
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 204
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 170
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YA13 EFV is a 2013 BMW 125 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 64,719 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA13 EFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA13 EFV registered?

YA13 EFV is a 2013 BMW 125, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is YA13 EFV safe to buy?

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